The ongoing power struggle between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has resulted in deadly clashes that show no signs of abating. According to multiple news sources including CNN (https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/26/africa/sudan-military-rivals-clashes-intl/index.html), at least 56 civilians have been killed and hundreds more have been injured, including combatants. The conflict, which has been ongoing for months, has escalated into fierce fighting that entered its second day yesterday.
The RSF, a notorious paramilitary group, has been clashing with the country’s army over control of key sites, leading to the deaths of dozens of people. The situations has caused international alarm, and world powers have condemned the violence and called for an immediate end to the fighting, as reported by Al Jazeera (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/26/sudan-unrest-updates).
Furthermore, the Sudanese air force has urged citizens to stay indoors and avoid the conflict zones, as reported by The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2021/sep/25/sudan-latest-updates). They have been exchanging fire since Saturday morning, leaving at least three civilians dead. Meanwhile, heavy gunfire and blasts can be heard in the capital of Khartoum, where explosions were reported and troops were battling in the streets, as reported by Al Jazeera (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/25/sudan-clashes-leave-more-than-50-dead).
As the conflict rages on, many people are left worried about what the outbreak could mean for the future of Sudan. While there have been attempts to broker a temporary truce, fighting has continued despite the agreement, as reports show (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/26/sudan-unrest-updates). The situation remains tense, and the death toll continues to rise as the army and RSF battle for control.
